“Liberty!” Duncan shouted from the ward.

“Mrs. Lewis, I’ll go in and check,” Liberty said softly as she gently withdrew her hand, turned, and headed back to the ward.

Mrs. Lewis chose not to follow her in.

As long as Liberty was present and didn’t request their assistance, the couple had an unspoken agreement to let them interact privately.

Although their son’s demeanor was poor and his temper unrestrained, the couple understood that he genuinely wanted Liberty to stay and care for him.

After returning to her husband and sitting down, Mrs. Lewis sighed, “I was too stubborn at first, and I’ll take a cue from Tania moving forward.

Our son isn’t young anymore—others his age have children nearly in junior high. Yet, our Duncan doesn’t even have a girlfriend. It’s rare for him to have feelings for someone. Regardless of how many times Liberty has been divorced, it matters little as long as he still likes her.”

Mr. Lewis replied, “You never listen to advice. Now… all we can do is hope that Liberty helps Duncan build his confidence, cooperate with the treatment, and get discharged for rehabilitation and recovery as soon as possible.”

Mrs. Lewis flushed with embarrassment. “In our social circle, most people are like me. How many are like Tania, who doesn’t care or disapprove and allows the younger generation to figure things out on their own?”

Not only in wealthy families but even among ordinary people, there was a strong emphasis on being well-matched.

When families were well-off, they sought partners with similar backgrounds. Who would want to marry into a poor family?

Young people prioritize love, believing it can sustain them. When faced with family opposition, they often resist fiercely. However, once married, they might find themselves lacking passion, revealing the truth of their relationships.

Mrs. Lewis perceived the shortcomings of others and found it challenging for individuals from various backgrounds to connect. She believed her objections were justified, though she regretted resorting to extreme measures that led to Duncan’s car accident.

To this day, she maintains that marriages should align with suitable families; however, she no longer insists that her son marry someone from a specific background. Serenity, who married into the York family, faced her own pressures. Her efforts to earn money and advance her career were aimed at bridging the gap between herself and Zachary. This was essential for fostering common interests within their marriage.

When Zachary discussed the stock market with others, Serenity worked to understand it, allowing her to engage in conversations about investments and projects. Had she remained in her previous role, managing a small bookstore and an online shop, her modest income might not have been enough to sustain their relationship. If their initial passion faded, would they still have meaningful conversations?

Although Serenity may currently seem unworthy of Zachary, she has been striving to improve herself, growing stronger and gradually aligning with his ambitions.

Mr. Lewis fell silent, recognizing that few could achieve what the warlords’ elders had accomplished. When Mrs. York selected her daughter-in-law, she appeared to encourage her son to love freely. However, it was actually her husband’s clever strategy to ensure that all three of their sons fell for women they deemed suitable.

“I believe Liberty is quite good,” Mr. Lewis remarked.

“That’s true; I don’t mind anymore. Let them be; as long as Duncan is happy, even if he has feelings for her, I will…”

“Admit it,” Mrs. Lewis thought, as she really didn’t want to cause any more trouble. It all depended on whether the two of them were destined for that outcome.

Mr. Lewis remarked, “I advised you back then not to be too harsh. Now you’re just contradicting yourself.”

Mrs. Lewis remained silent, wondering why her husband couldn’t say something kind.